A few thoughts today… In no particular order of importance.
👉 Finances. Happy to see my paychecks rolling in again, I missed them! I am a 10 month employee so I don’t work in the summer and, while I use the “summer pay” program from the district, where they withhold a certain amount during the year and release it to you in the summer, that can’t really compare to my full paycheck. It’s comforting to know that every 15th and 30th of the month I will get paid and that will add to our household. T works 12 months of the year.
👉 Something for myself. Barefoot Dreams cardigan was 1/2 off and still kind of expensive but it was a great investment. Arrived from Nordstrom’s and it is super soft!! Been wearing it at work and on weekends.
👉 Kids. Gymnastic Saturdays are going well. Both kids seem to enjoy it, no crying or wining. R is wiped afterwards and usually takes a 2 hour nap 🙌
👉 Partner is back!! Meaning I can take a deep breath and relax.
👉 Fall is officially here in NJ and it is beautiful. I can see the tops of some trees in the yard and neighborhood start turning gold. Ahhhh, my favorite time of year.
👉 Weekend. Absolutely nothing planned. On a whim, T went to a football game with L (our home district), and I stayed behind with R who went down for a nap with zero complains. Thanks, gymnastics!
👉 Podcast recommendation: Edit Your Life “Opting Out of Extracurricular Pressure” by Christine Koh and her podcasting partner Asha Dornfest discuss “how not to sacrifice family wellbeing on an altar of activities.”
👉 House. Not clean. Cleaner Lenka coming Tuesday.
👉 Laundry. Not done.
👉 Self: pedicure this morning me- pumpkin color, L – deep purple 🥰 Extended alone time when T and L were at the game.
👉 The rest of the weekend… Laundry+reading+family time+some groceries
All is well. All is well. All is well. 🙏
Mom of Children 